Published on January 22nd, 2020
1. Maine
Whether you want to climb a few of Maine’s famous lighthouses or climb a few thousand feet up Maine’s majestic mountains, there’s more than plenty of things to do in Maine.
Hotels&Resorts:
- Inn by the Sea
- Harraseeket Inn
- The Cliff House
- Kennebunkport Inn
2. New Hampshire
A walkable cluster of historic homes lines the Portsmouth waterfront, where you can sip rum punch as you watch the city’s fishing fleet on the Piscataqua River.
After strolling the flower-lined paths at the Strawbery Banke Museum, watch the sunset from the deck of a wooden gundalow sailboat.
A top pick for a romantic getaway in New England, Portsmouth charms with a blend of history, culture, and fresh takes on local seafood.
Hotels&Resorts:
- Inn at Pleasant Lake
- Pickering House Inn
- Tuxbury Tiny House Village
- Rustic Log Cabins
- The Inn on Golden Pond
- Snowvillage Inn
3. Vermont
Vermont is a state in the northeastern United States, known for its natural landscape, which is primarily forested.
Part of the New England region, it’s also known for being home to more than 100 19th-century covered wooden bridges, and as a major producer of maple syrup. Thousands of acres of mountain terrain are crossed by hiking trails and skiing slopes.
Hotels&Resorts:
- Rabbit Hill Inn
- Stone Hill Inn
- Woodstock Inn & Resort
- Hotel Vermont
- Sterling Ridge Log Cabin Resort
4. Massachusetts
one of the original 13 colonies and one of the six New England states Massachusetts (officially called a commonwealth) is known for being the landing place of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. English explorer and colonist John Smith named the state for the Massachuset tribe.
Hotels&Resorts:
- Inn at Hastings Park
- The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA
- Boston Harbor Hotel
- The Blantyre Hotel
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
5. Connecticut
Connecticut is a U.S. state in southern New England that has a mix of coastal cities and rural areas dotted with small towns. Mystic is famed for its Seaport museum filled with centuries-old ships, and the beluga whale exhibits at Mystic Aquarium.
On Long Island Sound, the city of New Haven is known as the home of Yale University and its acclaimed Peabody Museum of Natural History.
Wake up to the sound of sails, foghorns, and seagulls in the historic maritime town of Mystic, set on a gorgeous stretch of the Connecticut coast.
You can learn the ropes of a traditional schooner at Mystic Seaport, or just grab a drink in the adorable downtown, where you’ll find seafood restaurants serving the day’s fresh catch.
Hotels&Resorts:
- The Inn at Stonington
- Stonecroft Country Inn
- The Mayflower Inn & Spa
